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=Basics=
*A form of [[Extractive Metallurgy]] used as a Part of Processing Raw Ore, or for Removing Oxygen from Pure Oxides
*[[Roasting (Metallurgical Process) ]] may be required beforehand to remove pure carbon, sulfur, and other undesired elements from the ore (Not needed if using pure oxide)
*Typically done with [[Iron]] ,  [[Zinc]] , and [[Copper]] oxides, although it can be applied to nearly any oxide


Smelting is a form of extractive metallurgy; its main use is to produce a metal from its ore.
=Methods=
==Blast Furnace==
*[[Blast Furnace]]
 
==Hydrogen Reduction==
*[[Hydrogen Reduction]]
 
=See Also=
*[[Zinc]]
*[[Iron]]
*[[Copper]]
 
=Useful Links=
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smelting The Wikipedia Page on Smelting]

Revision as of 00:59, 27 February 2020

Basics

  • A form of Extractive Metallurgy used as a Part of Processing Raw Ore, or for Removing Oxygen from Pure Oxides
  • Roasting (Metallurgical Process) may be required beforehand to remove pure carbon, sulfur, and other undesired elements from the ore (Not needed if using pure oxide)
  • Typically done with Iron , Zinc , and Copper oxides, although it can be applied to nearly any oxide

Methods

Blast Furnace

Hydrogen Reduction

See Also

Useful Links